Ilex paraguariensis

Definitions of Ilex paraguariensis
  1. noun
    South American holly; leaves used in making a drink like tea
    synonyms: Paraguay tea, mate
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    type of:
    holly
    any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
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